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Bye-Bye Dry Skin

Bye-Bye Dry Skin

There are lots of reasons why our skin feels dry. Living in California, low humidity can make your skin dry and itchy, but that's not the only reason. Dry skin can be due to sun exposure, aging, acne, psoriasis, and even eczema.  Most moisturizers have water as...

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Wash Your Face? Is it A Big Deal?

Wash Your Face? Is it A Big Deal?

Since we were pre-teens, we've been washing our face before bed...maybe...for the most part, we do it. If we're honest, there are many times when washing our face seems like such a chore. Even with the best intentions, there are nights when we are so tired taking even...

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Why CO2 Laser?

Why CO2 Laser?

Deep lines, wrinkles, and brown spots are common as we age. You've tried Botox, filler, and even some skincare products and probably have seen some results, but still, those lines bother you.  The CO2 laser is a great option when you've maxed out injectables and...

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Hyperpigmentation vs. Melasma

Hyperpigmentation vs. Melasma

You may have heard words like hyperpigmentation and melasma, but what do they mean, and how do you treat them? Let's take a look at the difference. Hyperpigmentation:  Hyperpigmentation is a fancy word for brown spots caused by the sun. Lucky for us, we can treat it...

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Filler After Care

Filler After Care

Filler experiences can be exciting and intimidating. You want to go in with your eyes wide open, knowing what you’re getting into at 100% sure that you even want to do it. You also want to know how to take care of yourself afterward. You will find many things online...

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Botox vs. Dysport

Botox vs. Dysport

I love both of these products! I use both of them for different areas of my face. I feel Dysport has a little bit more spread, so if I want an area like my crow's feet to relax softly. Botox is more precise, so I like to use it for the 11s and forehead.  The truth is...

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How Long Does Filler Last?

How Long Does Filler Last?

Most patients want to know how long their filler will last. It feels like the filler may not last as long as the manufacturer says because the studies they do where they figure out duration are done with multiple syringes of fillers. For example, Juvéderm Voluma can...

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Breastfeeding and Botox

Breastfeeding and Botox

It's super tough when you are pregnant and not feeling like yourself. Post-baby, one of the main things I wanted to do was to feel pretty and get back to my old self again. The bottom line is that there is very little safety data available on Botox use during...

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What NOT To Do After Botox

What NOT To Do After Botox

Once you start your Botox journey, you'll want to follow our post-care instructions to ensure your treatment goes smoothly. Remember that Botox is both art and science. The first thing to know is that you will see total relaxation at 14 days. Sometimes patients call...

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Botox – What You Should Know

Botox – What You Should Know

At Be You Medical, we are passionate about what we do. Our talented, certified professionals perform world-class beauty-enhancing treatments. Our team is led by Dr. Selene, an expert in cosmetic procedures. You can expect refined results that appear natural. Your...

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Injectables – What You Should Know

Injectables – What You Should Know

At Be You Medical, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Our team of talented and certified professionals performs world-class cosmetic enhancing treatments. Dr. Selene and her team will guide you through your procedure so you are comfortable, feel supported,...

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Laser – What You Should Know

Laser – What You Should Know

At Be You Medical, we don't just like what we do; we are passionate about it. Our certified professionals offer only the best beauty-enhancing treatments. Dr. Selene and the team are leaders in cosmetic procedures; you can expect natural-looking results that are...

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Body Sculpting – What You Should Know

Body Sculpting – What You Should Know

At Be You Medical, we pride ourselves on our passion and talent. Certified professionals offer only the best beauty-enhancing treatments from around the world. And what's more, you can trust our team, as it is led by Dr. Selene - an expert in cosmetic procedures....

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Botox Clinic Day Membership 2023

Botox Clinic Day Membership 2023

Our goal is to deliver excellent Botox results, which requires consistency. Ideally, you have a Botox treatment 3-4 times (at minimum) per year. We want this to be doable for you and your budget. It's hard to make significant strides in your aesthetic plan if you're...

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🌦Sun Damage Isn’t Just For Summer

🌦Sun Damage Isn’t Just For Summer

Are you skipping the sunscreen because it's winter? People think they don't need to wear sunscreen during the winter because there's so little sunshine through the clouds. UV rays that cause aging and skin cancer reach your skin all year round. The UVB rays cause...

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Can I Get Botox Around My Eyes?

Can I Get Botox Around My Eyes?

You can get Botox around your eyes cautiously. For people like me that smile with my eyes, I use very little Botox around my eyes and use other modalities such as lasers, peels, and skincare to keep this part of my face vibrant and healthy. Too much Botox around my...

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Do Botox and Filler Hurt?

Do Botox and Filler Hurt?

Everything that we do in aesthetic medicine hurts! If it doesn't hurt, it doesn't work. Unless you have no sensory nerves in your face (which some people don't), the little sensory nerves in your face will feel a tiny poke, similar to a little bee sting. It's...

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How Long Does Lip Filler Last?

How Long Does Lip Filler Last?

Lip filler duration depends on the product type and your body. Lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that loves water. The hydrophilicity of HA fillers helps to volumize the lips. The more you take care of your lips and the less strain you put on them...

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🗓How Long Does Botox Take To Work?

🗓How Long Does Botox Take To Work?

Botox takes ten to fourteen days to work. Sometimes, one part of the face will kick in sooner than another, which is why we don’t like to make modifications or tweaks until the two-week mark. This is because sometimes, one side of the face will kick in sooner than the...

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🤑How Much Does Filler Cost?

🤑How Much Does Filler Cost?

Filler cost depends on the product type, the clinic you're going to, and where the clinic gets its product from. Some fillers, such as Voluma, last longer than others and are slightly more expensive than other technologies like Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus. People...

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How Much Filler Do You Need?

How Much Filler Do You Need?

When you need to perk up your lips or add some volume to your face as you age, filler is a non-surgical way to get a little lift and reverse the signs of aging. Filler is one of the most asked-about procedures we offer, and many of our patients have lots of questions...

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411 on Sculptra

411 on Sculptra

When you are younger, you can get away with a bit of filler in places to help lift areas that start to sag as you age. At some point, trying to modify,  lift, and bandaid places with filler where there is a lot of sagging along the bottom of the cheek area and jawline...

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